Jessica Sperry Reid

Jessica is a Senior Development Coordinator at SHS Inc. She helps with the management of affordable and mixed-income housing projects across the housing continuum, supporting clients from early feasibility and funding through planning approvals, design, construction, and occupancy. She works closely with housing providers, municipal staff, and consultants to guide projects through each stage, with a focus on inclusive and community-driven outcomes.

Jessica brings experience from both the public and private sectors, with a strong background in planning policy, development approvals, and project implementation. Prior to joining SHS, she helped coordinate complex planning applications and supported a range of housing initiatives and development projects across Ontario, working across departments and with diverse stakeholders to advance equitable and sustainable solutions.

Her academic research focused on housing policy and alternative housing models, including rooming houses and Single Room Occupancy (SRO) units. Jessica is bilingual (French and English) and a Registered Professional Planner Candidate.